If you want to pick a model that is most worth buying in the 150,000-class MPV market, then the BYD Song MAX DM-i, which just went on sale in March, must be the one that can stand out the most.
I have no intention of embarrassingly blowing this car, but the 150,000-level MPV segment, there are really no players who can play. On the contrary, the dimensionality reduction strike of DM-i technology and the upgraded roof configuration based on user demand insights make BYD Song MAX DM-i look like it is really fragrant!
On April 9, the author had the honor of having a short test driving experience on this car at the Chengdu station of BYD Song MAX DM-i listing, although the time was not long, but BYD Song MAX DM-i showed a good performance.
Upgrade top value is rare to see
At first glance, the exterior design of the Song MAX DM-i has not changed much compared to the old model, and only made some modifications in the details. The author believes that the most obvious detail change is that the taillight style adopts an LED matrix design, which looks more graded.
Of course, upgrading to the top is the part you can't ignore. Song MAX DM-i has two versions of 6-seater and 7-seater models, of which 6 seats are "upgraded roof" models, and the body height of MAX DM-i after "upgrade" reaches 1880mm. From the outside, the upgrade roof is more like a trunk backed on the roof, and the outdoor feeling is very strong. When we were test driving, we parked the car on the side of the road, and many passers-by stopped and asked, "How much is this one-piece suitcase?"
Therefore, the upgraded roof version of the Song MAX DM-i is more distinctive and has a higher appearance. In the previous video that commented on the listing of Song MAX DM-i, the author has also interpreted for everyone that the upgrade roof is a very rare configuration in the MPV, and in the past, the upgrade roof only appeared on the modified luxury MPV, especially the modified commercial vehicles of Mercedes-Benz, and the original upgraded top MPV was scarce.
Therefore, the author also recommends that if you plan to purchase the Song MAX DM-i, you should prefer the upgraded roof version, which is the 51KM premium version priced at 152,800 and the top match of 172,800. The only little regret is that you can only accept that it is a 6-seat version.
In addition to the appearance value, the upgrade roof's improvement of the head space is also very exaggerated, which is obvious. But before the author also saw, many people commented that such a large head feel useless, is a waste. In fact, if there are children or the elderly at home, the proud head space at the top of the upgrade will bring a more convenient experience, first of all, children can walk upright in the carriage, and secondly, the elderly do not need to bend over in and out of the second and third rows. That said, the upgrade roof is a family-friendly configuration. The use of upgraded roof design is the embodiment of BYD's insight into the needs of home MPV users, which is worth encouraging.
A smooth ride
When the author sits in the driver's seat, first of all feel that this is not a model of more than 100,000, although the design style and the old model is almost the same, it has a stronger sense of grade, the first thing that makes someone feel good is the 8-inch LCD instrument, although it is not a full LCD instrument, but its visual experience is very high-grade, its display effect is also very scientific and technological, just look at this instrument, you can confirm that the car in front of you has a high technology configuration, in fact, Song MAX DM-i does have a more complete driving assistance system, In addition, the central control large screen has also been upgraded to 15.6 inches, and the DiLink 4.0 intelligent network system is integrated, which is more outstanding in terms of visual experience and use experience.
We test drive is 172,800 top-of-the-line models, in terms of power, the biggest difference compared to the low-end version is that its mileage is as high as 105 kilometers, pure electric travel can also expand a larger radius, low-end is 51 kilometers, but the driving experience of the entire car series is consistent. The test drive was short, and we didn't test the battery life, mainly to experience how the car drove.
If you use two words to describe the driving experience of Song MAX DM-i, the author feels that it is smooth, our test drive road conditions on the same day are all urban, DM-i power so that the vehicle is always kept in the state of electric energy drive, driving up very briskly, although the engine intervention work can still be clearly perceived, but the sound is not annoying. In addition, the new car also provides five driving modes, although it sounds quite enjoyable to drive, but this Song MAX DM-i prefers a comfortable and relaxed steering style or constantly reminds the driver not to drive intensely.
summary
As a home MPV, Song MAX DM-i performance is quiet, comfortable, easy to open, only in terms of dynamic performance, it has been regarded as a solid product with basic skills. Coupled with high configuration, low fuel consumption, advanced and efficient powertrain, and a rare structure such as an upgraded roof, song MAX DM-i can be said to be a model that is very easy to win the favor of consumers.
Author: YJP